This year's overall theme, "Fresh Water, Fresh Ideas," reflects both Milwaukee's reputation as a cutting-edge hub of freshwater research and technology, and the fresh ideas you will pick up from the educational sessions developed by the 2011 Conference Planning Committee to address the challenges facing local government managers around the world.

Each year, through its highly praised Annual Conference, ICMA continues its tradition of offering an abundance of educational, information-sharing, and networking tools to help you manage your community in today’s complex environment. Especially in challenging times such as these, the tools, tips, information, and resources you pick up at the conference—in addition to the opportunities for professional and personal renewal and networking—are more important than ever.

In addition to four stimulating daily keynote sessions, more than 60 concurrent educational and Solutions Track sessions, 30 roundtable discussions, 21 ICMA University workshops and 6 forums, field demonstrations, and numerous demonstrations of technology applications that you have come to expect, ICMA’s 2011 Annual Conference will offer you new opportunities to help fulfill your commitment to career-long learning. You will hear about the innovative ideas and practical strategies you need to deal with the challenges facing local governments today. ICMA’s Annual Conference is an educational and networking opportunity that you can’t afford to miss!

ICMA’s President David Childs and the 2011 Conference Host Committee  invite you to join ICMA as we journey to Milwaukee for ICMA's 97th Annual Conference, September 18-21, 2011.